What is the Anchor equivalent of DMC 3825?
The published DMC to Anchor charts give Anchor 323 for DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale. By color, the closest Anchor is 323 (83% match).
DMC six-strand floss · Oranges
DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale
- Anchor equivalent
- 323
- Closest DMC substitute
- 402 83%
Out of DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale, or converting a pattern to another brand? Below are its closest DMC substitutes, its equivalents in Anchor, Cosmo, Madeira and other brands, and the lighter and darker shades next to it.
- Hex
- #FDBD96
- RGB
- 253, 189, 150
- Family
- Oranges
An on-screen color. Screens and dye lots vary: match against a real skein.
Substitutes for DMC 3825
The DMC colors closest to DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale, by how alike they look (ΔE2000 color difference), closest first.
- 402Mahogany Vy Lt83% · Closest
- 3856Mahogany Ult Vy Lt82% · Closest
- 3771Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt81% · Closest
- 20Shrimp81% · Closest
- 437Tan Light80% · Closest
- 945Tawny79% · Closest
DMC 3825 in other brands
“Chart” marks the number a published conversion chart gives; the others are the closest by color. Each match is scored the same way as in the floss converter.
| Brand | Matches |
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| Anchor |
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| Cosmo |
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| Madeira |
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| Sullivans |
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| J&P Coats |
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| Loops & Threads |
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Hand-dyed shades charted to DMC 3825
- Classic Colorworks: 106 Orangena
Wool for needlepoint: Appletons 861 or 764; Paternayan 804 or 854. Approximate: these wools borrow the color of their published DMC equivalent. See the needlepoint pattern maker.
Lighter and darker shades
Other DMC oranges, from lighter to darker, for shading next to DMC 3825 Pumpkin Pale.
Stitching with DMC 3825
One 8 m skein covers about 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, 1,890 on 16-count and 2,120 on 18-count (stitches per skein chart). Before you buy another, check your floss stash tracker (import a CSV or photograph your skeins) or tick it on the printable DMC inventory checklist.
Frequently asked questions
What can I use instead of DMC 3825?
The closest other DMC colors are 402 Mahogany Vy Lt (83%), 3856 Mahogany Ult Vy Lt (82%), 3771 Terra Cotta Ult Vy Lt (81%). Hold the substitute next to the colors around it in your pattern before you swap a large area.
How many stitches does one skein of DMC 3825 make?
About 1,650 full cross stitches on 14-count Aida with 2 strands, like every DMC six-strand color. See the stitches per skein chart for other fabrics.